Paranpur - Barharia, Siwan

Paranpur is a village situated in the Barharia subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barharia and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Sundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paranpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paranpur is 231424. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 841232 pincode. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Paranpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Siwan Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Paranpur

As per Census 2011, Paranpur village has a total population of 1,586 people, consisting of 802 males and 784 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 299 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 836 literate and 750 illiterate residents. Additionally, 592 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paranpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Paranpur

Paranpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Paranpur

Paranpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Hathua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siwan to Paranpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paranpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Paranpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Paranpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Paranpur village are given below:

FAQs about Paranpur